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1995 Ford Windstar had a burnt circuit affecting the backup lights, horn and cruise control.** answer required*** the consumer did not have the cruise control repaired due to expense reasons.
I have had numerous problems with my 1995 Windstar. The transmission failed in 10/99 and I had to replace the entire transmission. I have had many problems with the computer/electrical system with sensors and fuses going out. My timing gasket cover cracked and coolant was leaking (10/01). I had to have that replaced along with the water pump, etc. Now, my engine has either a bearing or has thrown a rod and I have been told I need to have my engine replaced at a cost of $3500. There have been many more problems (struts, engine mounts, etc....). I have spent over $6000 (not including regular maintenance costs --oil changes, brakes, tires, tune ups, etc). I have had to spend much $$$ on car rentals while my car was being repaired. Now I'm faced with a huge new problem--the engine.
Dealer has looked at problem says there is none. I know of other 1995 Windstar owners with same problem. This is causing a safty problem because I know of people disconnecting the fuse to shut the warning and interior light.
The electrical problem have been experienced by other Windstar users. I received this information from cartrackers. Com on their website. The lights when the door is shut closed stays on inside the van and the door ajar light stays on and turns off after you reach about 20 miles per hour and somtimes it just stays on. Please inform me of what to do in this situation and investigat any other problems that other people may have had with this van. Thank you. I look forward to a reply regarding this matter.
Electrical brake light problem required dealer to pull out dash to repair 8/19/96. Letter from Ford says out of warranty. Failure of auto trans at 59,428 in 11/4/97. There is a service bulletin issued by Ford for forward clutch pistons. Ford refuses again to cover.-- manufacturing defect. In Oct 24, 99 head gasket failure--replaced engine at 87,376 miles. Ford issues recall letter and we receive $3200 from Ford June 16, 2000. Second transmission replacement at 89,021. Mechanic states overheating of engine affected the second transmission. During test drive of third transmission, the speedometer malfunctions. The Ford dealer repairs problem. The total of these repairs alone total approximately $9500!
- Brentwood, TN, USA
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Owner states that his rear brake lights keep going out because of a faulty fuse. Dealers have been unable rto emedy the problem. Owner has had fuse replaced 2 times.
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- Centerville, OH, USA